information on an F class Coutts hydroplane?

[rumleyfips]

Kind of fuzzy but I think that's Jon in the ragged cutoff jeans and maybe Pat Davids waving.I can't figure out where that is although I was probably there.

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I wonder how long that boat is. An F should be 14 feet.

[Speeditwin]

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These were some of the Stones Couts Crafts. And they were green not purple as I originally thought.

Those are some beautiful boats, I see the same aluminum plates for the transom on those as well so I guess that's original too

I am shocked at the originality of the boat we got, usually hydro's have been messed with to the moon and back, this one doesn't seem like that.

He also had the inward placed turn fin, wonder if that was just a coutts thing

Seems Jon Stone had mostly C's and D's in that photo,

Do you know anything about that black and white coutts in the background? Has a similar cowl and front to mine


As well any more photos of boats or racing would be highly appreciated

[Speeditwin]

I wonder how long that boat is. An F should be 14 feet.

This is a short F at 12 feet exactly, at least I've been told it's an F

[Speeditwin]

Referring to sponson fin in post #17 you said:
"here is the fin on the boat. it could definitely be moved, i see what you mean about the spray forcing one side up."


Yes the fin can be moved outboard above the drain hole and be adequately clear of the rear chine top edge. Would need to not use that present fin with the clamp style bracket to secure the fin. I used for the bracket a 90 degree radius inside corner 1/4" thick alum (length dependent on boat specific dimensions) with one leg facing inward and secured to the sponson back the other angle leg faces rearward and the fin is secured to the inside face of that angle leg. The fin blade is made of 1/4" alum of proper shape and length.

If interested in I can send a design sketch and pics of what is on my hydro which is essentially same a s described above.

Photos would be useful, won't be driving or working on the boat until next year but any set up tips are appreciated 👍

[zul8tr]

Photos would be useful, won't be driving or working on the boat until next year but any set up tips are appreciated ��

Sent you a PM

[zul8tr]

Photos would be useful, won't be driving or working on the boat until next year but any set up tips are appreciated ��

Sent you another PM this day

[rumleyfips]

There's a couple more pictures on Facebook, Boat Racing Facts group, Kev Daly at top of page. That is Pat Davids in the picture above.

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There's a couple more pictures on Facebook, Boat Racing Facts group, Kev Daly at top of page. That is Pat Davids in the picture above.

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Sorry. Click on the photo of Jon in recent media on the right.